Graduation Rates at District Of Columbia Colleges

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Graduate Rate 77.91%

Male 77.24%

Female 78.32%

Transfer-Out Rate 5.41%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 81% / 44%

District Of Columbia Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 77.91% - 7,008 students out of 8,995 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 2,650 male and 4,358 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.

Graduation Rate By Gender
District Of Columbia colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	8,995	7,008	77.91%
Male	3,431	2,650	77.24%
Female	5,564	4,358	78.32%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 6,275 students completed their degree in 4 years and 581 finished in 5 years at District Of Columbia colleges. Additional 152 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
District Of Columbia Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	69.76%	66.98%	71.48%
5 Year	76.22%	74.96%	76.99%
6 Year	77.91%	77.24%	78.32%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 80.50% for full-time students and 43.63% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2021-2022)
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	80.50%	43.63%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at District Of Columbia colleges is 5.41%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	487	8,995	5.41%
Male	137	3,431	3.99%
Female	350	5,564	6.29%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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